Case summary March 2018 | Not Justified
Concerns were raised that a student’s behaviour posed a possible risk to himself and others. A Mental Health Adviser met with the student and his family and he was referred for an assessment by the provider’s Occupational Health Doctor.
Case summary March 2018 | Justified
An LLB student had been diagnosed with depression, general anxiety disorder, social anxiety which prevented her from leaving her house.
Case summary March 2018 | Not Justified
A postgraduate student had been diagnosed with anxiety, low mood and sleeping difficulties after he failed assessments during his first year.
Case summary March 2018 | Partly Justified
A medical student complained to us after the provider dismissed her academic appeal. The provider concluded that she needed to repeat Year 4 because she had not satisfied the progression requirements.
Case summary March 2018 | Partly Justified
The student, who had been diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder, was pursuing a Doctorate which involved a practical element of assessment. After a few periods of absence and an extension to her registration period the student was warned that no further sustained absences could be supported.
Public interest case February 2017 | Justified
University of Surrey
A student at the University of Surrey complained to us following her appeal against the process and outcome of disciplinary proceedings.
Public interest case February 2017 | Not Justified
University of Manchester
A student complained to us after the University of Manchester upheld its decision to expel him for his behaviour towards another student.
